King's spokeswoman, Crystal Canney, pointed Thursday to a Bangor Daily News survey that said Summers supports abortion only in cases of rape or incest. Summers said Thursday he's always been "pro-choice" and that the survey answer was in error.

Summers also missed a debate hosted by the Maine Municipal Association. He said there will be plenty more before the Nov. 6 election. Also in the Senate race are Democrat Cynthia Dill and three other independents.